Why We Started Elevate

For nearly 20 years, I have been in the business of helping people navigate all kinds of health-related obstacles and journeys. I have a Master’s Degree as an Adult Nurse Practitioner from Purdue University, a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing and Health Sciences from the University of Southern Indiana, as well as an Associate’s Degree in Nursing from USI. I’m also board certified through ANCC.

With all the credentials aside, finding ways to help people heal and take control over their own medical care has been my passion for many years. After watching so many patients and their concerns brushed off in the healthcare industry, I knew I wanted to change this!

Here’s where I introduce Elevate Functional Medicine – A place where patients are heard and their health concerns taken seriously.

Dr. BeMiller is our collaborating physician. A IU School of Medicine graduate, he was an Internal Medicine Resident at St. Vincent HealthCare before becoming a Hospitalist with Community Health Network. He’s passionate about making sure his patients feel cared for and understood. He also loves aesthetics, running his own med spa in South Bend, IN.

Ashley O’Shields, NP, is a Family Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of nursing experience and a special focus on women’s health. She is passionate about helping women feel heard and supported through services like hormone testing, pap smears, and comprehensive lab reviews. Ashley specializes in guiding women through perimenopause, menopause, and hormonal changes with personalized, compassionate care. Outside of Elevate, she loves staying active with her husband and two sons.

Ingris has been a medical assistant for over six years, and she loves helping patients with their medical needs. She enjoys making the patient experience in the office pleasant, whether it’s your first or the 61st appointment. You’ll find her answering the phones, scheduling appointments, placing orders, and being that friendly face in the office.

Kelly Carmack is a passionate medical aesthetician, helping our patients feel and look their best. With over a decade of experience in the med-spa setting, Kelly’s depth of knowledge and expertise has helped countless patients achieve their dream skin. Her areas of expertise include laser facial and hair removal treatments, BLT services, Hydrafacial, Glo2 Facial, medical-grade skincare products and so much more!

Sam is a passionate esthetician with over three years of experience. She specializes in facials, brow laminations, and body waxing. She believes that beauty treatments are not just about skincare but also moments of relaxation and self-care. Sam loves having the ability to make a positive impact on someone’s confidence and self-esteem.